DIGGING DEEPER

Essential Questions:Where do I begin when a text is difficult?How does what I read change how I read?How can I use context clues to explore unfamiliar words?How can I explain interpretations and inferences in relation to an author's purpose?How clear are my ideas to my reader?What is the best evidence for an idea?How can I synthesize evidence between texts?How can I connect ideas from various sources to support my thinking?How do grammatical conventions affect meaning?How do I write an expository essay?How can I produce a strong, identifiable message in my writing?How do I develop cohesion between ideas?